Maximum file size for upload (project + reflection sheet + supporting documents) is 20Mb.
We cannot accept your project in any format other than PDF. If you need assistance with converting your project file to PDF check out YouTube. (example tutorial: YouTube). You can find many helpful tutorials on how to create PDF documents.
If you need to know how to change your file name to the accepted format helpful tutorials can be found on YouTube. (examples, PC or Mac )
We cannot accept your project in any format other than PDF. If you need assistance with converting your project file to PDF check out YouTube. (example tutorial: YouTube). You can find many helpful tutorials on how to create PDF documents.
If you need to know how to change your file name to the accepted format helpful tutorials can be found on YouTube. (examples, PC or Mac )
You do not need a Paypal account to submit payment via Paypal. Paypal allows you to pay quickly and securely.
Login name: your full name, lower-case, no spaces
[ie. John Robert Smith's login = johnrobertsmith]
Note: special characters like dashes or apostrophes are eliminted.
[O'Malley is written as omalley, Ege-Zavala is written as egezavala] If you are taking more than one class a number will be added to your second class [ie. 1st class = johnrobertsmith, 2nd class = johnrobertsmith2]
Password: Course number and quarter and year studied (abbreviated), lower-case, no spaces
[ie. EPDES 930 in Spring 2011 password = 930sp11, or Four Week Int = 4wksp11]
Quarter abbreviations :
Winter = wi
Spring = sp
Summer = su
Fall = fa
Your goldenrod copy of your Graduate Status for Course Request form has your login information attached and the administrator will have emailed your login information at the beginning of your course..
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General Questions
Q. I'd rather submit a hard copy of my project or I'd rather email a copy to the office. Can I do this instead of using your project upload center?
No. We only accept graduate projects uploaded through our graduate project upload center. Projects submitted any other way will be rejected.
Q. What if I discover I've uploaded the wrong files?
You may upload the files, providing you're uploading within 24 hours of your first submission. You must start the process from the beginning. Upload the correct files and re-submit payment. Email
steslgrads@seattleu.edu to notify the office of your second submission. Our staff will refund the first payment within 2 business days and delete the incorrect upload. Important things to keep in mind:
- Your second upload shouldn't occur more than 24 hours after your first upload. If you need to correct an error more than 24 hours after the first upload contact steslgrads@seattleu.edu for assistance.
- Your second upload must still occur before your project due date. You will not be able to reupload if your due date has passed.
Q. I took more than one class this quarter. Can I upload multiple projects at the same time?
No. Each project and payment must be submitted individually, using the login information provided for your your specific class.
Submission Deadlines
Q. What if my project due date falls on a weekend or holiday?
Your due date is always one month from the end of class. For example, if your class ends on November 25th your project is due on December 25th. It doesn’t matter if this date is a weekend or holiday, your project must still be submitted by midnight PST on this date.
Q. What if I submit the project after the due date?
You cannot upload your project if your due date has passed. Once your due date passes the system disables your login.
Q. What if I can’t meet the due date, but still am interested in doing the project?
Your deadline may be extended for an additional 30 days. Only one extension can be granted per project.
To request an extension login to the graduate upload center. If you are eligible for an extension a link will appear at the top of the upload screen. Click the link and follow the steps to request your extension. Note: your extension request must be submitted before your original due date.
Do not call the office to request an extension, no verbal requests will be granted.
Seattle University graduate students are cautioned that requesting an extension may affect your program graduation date.
Q. It is 11:45 pm on my due date and I can't get this to work. What can I do?
See above for "What if I can't meet the due date and I still want to do the project". Note, this solution only applies to those who haven't already requested an extension or who are not submitting a re-write. If you've already requested an extension, or you are submitting a re-write, your deadline is firm and your project must be submitted by midnight PST on your due date.
Technical Questions
Q. How do I know my project was received by S-TESL?
After you've uploaded your project and completed the payment process you'll receive an email confirmation. There will be two separate emails: one to confirm your file upload was successful, then a second to confirm payment was submitted. We encourage you to view your upload at
the upload center to ensure you've uploaded the correct files, and confirm the payment column is marked complete.
Q. What if I experience computer problems?
We recommend beginning the uploading process early to solve problems before you're up against your deadline. Avoid waiting until the last minute. We are not responsible for computer problems on your end and your project must still be submitted by the due date.
Q. I've tried to upload my files but the process times out, or doesn't take me to the payment screen. What's wrong
In most instances this problem is caused by oversized files. Check your size of the files you're trying to upload. The combined size of your project, reflection sheet, and supporting documents is 10Mb. If your file size exceeds this amount you'll need to find a way reduce that file size. Usually the most effective way to do this is reduce or eliminate images or graphic elements in your documents.
Q. What if I do not know how to create a PDF?
There are many video tutorials located on
YouTube. Free and low cost options for PDF creation are readily available. PDF is the only format we will accept. It is your responsibilityl learn how to convert your documents to this format.
Q. What if I forget my password and login?
Your login information is with your goldenrod copy of your Graduate Status Request form. If you don't have this information on hand see above in the Ready to Proceed section for clues on how to determine your login information.
Q. What if the project upload center is down?
If a technical issue occured during your upload please try again at a later time. Our system logs outages and we can check when service was unavailabe. If a website outage impacts your ability to upload your project within your due date please contact
the project administrator for assistance.
Q. I'm having problems with my upload and the office is closed. Who do I call for assistance?
If the office is closed, call the next business day. Technical issues can occur which is why it is essential to not wait until the last minute to submit your project. It is your responsibility to ensure your project is successfully submitted by your due date. The only technical issues we can take into consideration are those we determine occured on our end.
Q. Can I email my instructor for technical questions?
Your instructor cannot answer questions regarding the project upload system. Please do not contact him/her for assistance.
Project Content
Q. When is it appropriate to contact my instructor about my project?
You many only contact your instructor when your question pertains to the assignment. Your instructor cannot assist with technical questions regarding the upload site, answer administrative questions regarding the graduate project process, or let you know of the current status of your project in the project handling process.
Q. How long should I expect to hear feedback regarding my project?
Allow approximately 4-6 weeks for your instructor to read the project and for the paperwork to be processed. Do not contact the office with questions about your project until this time has elapsed, we will only answer that your project is being processed and do not know the current status of your project in the project handling process.
Q. I've passed, what happens next?
The S-TESL office will mail instructor feedback and documentation stating that the project has been approved for graduate status credit. Your transcript will not change. You must keep this documentation to prove that the nature of the credits has changed from post-baccalaureate credit to graduate status credit.
Q. What if my instructor does not pass my project??
If your instructor does not pass your project the first time, you may re-write it. If a re-write is required detailed instructions will be emailed and sent by post to you. Rewrites:
- Are due in the STESL office three weeks from notification.
- Require an additional $50 rewrite fee.
- Have a firm due date. Extension requests for re-writes will be denied.
Payment Questions
Q. What is the graduate project fee?
There is a $80 fee that you will pay via Paypal. This is a secure method of payment. You do not need to create a paypal account to pay in this way.
Q. What if I inadvertently cancel the payment process before it is complete?
If you cancel your payment transcation before the process is complete you will need to start the project submission process from the beginning. Your project must be uploaded and payment submitted in the same transaction. Your project will be rejected if payment is not submitted at the same time.
Q. Why does the Paypal transaction say "Training and Supervision Consultants?
The School of Teaching ESL is legally known as Training and Supervision Consultants dba The School of Teaching ESL. Paypal requires us to use our legal business name on their transactions.
Q. I don't have a credit card, how am I supposed to pay?
Paypal offers alternative payment methods, including the option to pay by e-check. Details are available at Paypal.com
Q. I've uploaded my project. Can I mail the office a check, or call the office with my credit card number?
No. The only payment method for graduate projects we will accept is via Paypal. Your project will be rejected if the payment is not submitted via Paypal at the same time as the upload.
Important tips before you begin
